{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Man Behind George Washington | William &quot;Billy&quot; Lee","description":"William \u201cBilly\u201d Lee is the man behind George Washington, and his story reveals a side of the American founding that history too often ignores. This episode uncovers how Lee\u2019s life helps explain Washington\u2019s greatest contradiction and why oversimplifying the Founding Era distorts the truth.  In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano explores the complex relationship between George Washington and William \u201cBilly\u201d Lee. While Washington led a revolution for liberty, Lee stood beside him through the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge, and the early years of the new republic. Their story opens a deeper look into Washington\u2019s evolving views on slavery and the broader tensions at the heart of America\u2019s founding.  What You\u2019ll Learn:  The untold story of William \u201cBilly\u201d Lee and his indispensable role beside George Washington&amp;nbsp; How the American Revolution and Washington\u2019s correspondence helped shape his evolving view of slavery&amp;nbsp; The central contradiction between America\u2019s fight for liberty and the institution of slavery&amp;nbsp; Why reducing the Founding Era to simple slogans distorts the truth of history&amp;nbsp; What Washington\u2019s final will reveals about his legacy, Lee\u2019s freedom, and the American story   \ud83d\udcf2 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America.&amp;nbsp;  Timestamps  01:32 William \u201cBilly\u201d Lee and the Story Behind Washington 04:46 George Washington, Slavery, and America\u2019s Contradiction 05:45 Billy Lee at Mount Vernon 06:42 Billy Lee and George Washington in the Revolutionary War 11:22 Phillis Wheatley and Washington\u2019s Evolving Views 15:10 Washington\u2019s Final Will and Billy Lee\u2019s Freedom 18:06 Why William Lee\u2019s Story Still Matters Today   \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for More: \ud83d\udcd6 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https:\/\/pasreport.com \ud83c\udfa7 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!  Follow The P.A.S. Report: \ud83d\udcf1 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! ","author_name":"Conservative Politics &amp; News: The P.A.S. Report","author_url":"https:\/\/pasreport.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40879425\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40879425"}